Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant provides direct administrative and strategic support and project management to the SVP, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, and acts as a key point of coordination across the marketing and communications leadership team. This individual manages executive calendars, external engagements, board-level interactions, departmental communications, and internal coordination.

The role also serves as a liaison among six core Directors (Marketing, Creative, Communications, Digital & Web Strategy, Community Relations, and Development), ensuring priorities are aligned and information flows efficiently across leadership. The Executive Assistant anticipates needs, protects time, manages follow-up, and ensures that the SVP and the broader executive team are operating at peak effectiveness.

Key Job Responsibilities :

• Manage the SVP’s complex calendar, including internal meetings, leadership huddles, hospital executive obligations, community engagements, and vendor or partner interactions.
• Schedule, coordinate, and prepare materials for recurring meetings,1 : 1s, board presentations, and strategic planning sessions.
• Screen and prioritize incoming requests, acting as gatekeeper and first point of contact for time-sensitive issues.

Information & Communication

Management

SVP.

Leadership Team Liaison & Operational Coordination

Creative, Digital & Web Strategy, Development, and Community

Relations).

Event & Engagement Coordination

involving the SVP.

events.

Special Projects & Confidential Matters

Education : Required :

Associate Degree in Business or Office Management or comparable combination of education and experience.Specialized course in computer systems, accounting and business communication. De-escalation training, if applicable

Preferred :

experience considered

Experience : Required :

Minimum of five years progressively responsible secretarial / administrative experience in an executive office setting.Proficiency in multiple computer software systems, including word processing, accounting and presentations.Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational and planning skills and aptitude for details.Discretion, diplomacy and confidentiality required.

Preferred :

N / A

Position Requirement(s) : License / Certification / Registration

Required :

N / A

Preferred :

N / A

Department Summary :

The Marketing & Communications department at Erlanger functions with the strategic integration and high-performance standards of a marketing firm embedded within a healthcare system. As the team leads system initiatives in branding, marketing, creative, communications, digital engagement, and philanthropy, the office of the Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (SVP, CMCO) requires

exceptional administrative and operational support.

The Executive Assistant to the SVP, CMCO plays a critical role in enabling the effectiveness of this executive office and the leadership team it oversees. The role requires professionalism, discretion, proactive communication, and the ability to manage highly complex scheduling, coordination, and information flow across a dynamic and fast-paced organizational environment.